Tax help for expats

Tax can be one of the most stressful and difficult concerns when you move abroad. With tax residency criteria to interpret, special tax regimes and treaties on top of navigating tax systems in a different language, it's easy to make mistakes. We've created this library of information and guidance on a range of tax subjects for people living abroad, whatever your nationality.

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How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat?

How can you avoid US tax on foreign income as a US expat?

As an American living abroad, how do I avoid US tax on foreign income?

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Can I give up my US citizenship?

Can I give up my US citizenship?

Is giving up my US citizenship an option avoiding the issues that being a US citizen in the UK brings?

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What is an Accidental American?

What is an Accidental American?

If a person is aware that they were born in America, but continues to reside in a foreign country, they must not assume that they are no longer classed as an American Citizen.

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What is the meaning of Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

What is the meaning of Foreign Earned Income Exclusion?

I'm an American citizen living abroad, but I don't understand what Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is or how it might apply to me.

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What is the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

What is the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)?

I'm unclear of the difference between Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE). What is the difference between the two?

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I want to move back to the US, how do I break my UK Residency?

I want to move back to the US, how do I break my UK Residency?

Breaking UK residency is done by not meeting the Statutory Residence Test rules, which looks at the number of days spent in and the number of ties you have to the UK.

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Do I still have to pay tax in Australia if I move abroad?

Do I still have to pay tax in Australia if I move abroad?

When I move abroad from Australia, am I still required to pay taxes in Australia?

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What tax planning measures should I take if I'm leaving Australia to live abroad?

What tax planning measures should I take if I'm leaving Australia to live abroad?

I'm thinking of moving abroad, but I'm unsure what I need to do from a tax perspective in Australia - what tax planning do I need to undertake when moving abroad?

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Should I cease my Australian tax residency if I live abroad?

Should I cease my Australian tax residency if I live abroad?

I'm moving abroad from Australia, but I'd like to know if I can cease my Australian tax residency and how to do it if so.

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UK Autumn Budget 2024: What are the key tax changes for expats?

Overall, despite the doom and gloom headlines preceding the budget announcement, the UK remains a fairly tax-efficient place to be for expats. In this article we explore the key tax headlines for ...

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UK non-dom tax regime changes coming into effect April 2025

UK non-dom tax regime changes coming into effect April 2025

In April 2025, the existing UK Remittance Basis of Assessment for non-doms will be replaced with a new system. This article explains what the changes are, how you might be affected and what you need ...

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What taxes do expats pay?

When someone moves abroad, what taxes do expats have to pay?

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Why have I received a ‘nudge letter’ from HMRC regarding my Offshore Investment Funds?

I have recently received a letter from HMRC querying if I am declaring my taxes correctly on my Offshore Income Gains. Why have I received this now, despite not making any changes to my current ...

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Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) vs Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) vs Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE)

If you are a US expat or are subject to US taxes but live abroad and earn income from outside the US, understanding how Foreign Tax Credits (FTC) and Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can be ...

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The difference between domicile and residence explained

An easy-to-understand explanation of the differences between domicile and residence, primarily for people connected to the UK.

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